Explore the Family Name Fortgang
The meaning of Fortgang
Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name from German abstract word Fortgang ‘continuation, departure’. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Chaim, Meyer, Pinkas.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fortgang in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Fortgang has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the course of a decade. In 2000, its rank was 92,217 and by 2010 it dropped to 95,955, marking a decline of 4.05%. Despite this, the count of individuals with the Fortgang surname increased from 185 to 190 during the same period, showing a growth rate of 2.7%. However, this increase didn't keep pace with the overall population growth, and as a result, the proportion per 100,000 people declined by 14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #92,217 | #95,955 | -4.05% |
| Count | 185 | 190 | 2.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fortgang
Regarding ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the vast majority of individuals with the surname Fortgang identify as White. In 2000, this figure stood at 98.38%, but it fell slightly to 95.79% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Interestingly, there was a small emergence of individuals identifying as Hispanic in 2010, making up 3.68% of the people with the Fortgang surname, whereas there were none in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.38% | 95.79% | -2.63% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.68% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |